B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Mettere radici
To put down roots
Literal Translation
"To put roots"
What it means
Describes settling permanently in a place, building a stable and lasting life there.
Example in context
"Dopo anni di viaggi, ha messo radici a Firenze."
"After years of travelling, she put down roots in Florence."
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